Three Involved in Head-On Crash

Two adults and a child were involved in a head-on crash Sunday night on Highway 56 north near the intersection of Ponder Road.
Trooper Brandon Jackson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WJLE that 40 year old Sunshine Sutton of Crossville was traveling south on Highway 56 in a 2000 Lincoln Towncar when she crossed the center line into the path of a northbound 2010 Toyota Yaris, driven by 22 year old Breanna Bilbrey of Smithville.
Bilbrey was transported to DeKalb Community Hospital by DeKalb EMS.
A six year old child passenger of Sutton’s car was taken to the hospital by private vehicle. Sutton was treated at the scene.
According to Trooper Jackson, Sutton was charged with a first offense of driving under the influence and cited for crossing the center line of the highway.
Trooper Jackson was assisted in the crash investigation by Trooper Terry Seay.
Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Department and Sheriff’s Department were also at the scene.